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... memory of less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3 GB is recommended. 2 ...65533;0��, �a�n�d��5� configurations - P5Q WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN High ...65533;�A�I /O - Supports teaming function Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio codecs - ASUS Noise-Filtering LSI Agere® FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel)...
... memory of less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3 GB is recommended. 2 ...65533;0��, �a�n�d��5� configurations - P5Q WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN High ...65533;�A�I /O - Supports teaming function Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio codecs - ASUS Noise-Filtering LSI Agere® FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel)...
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... (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS P5Q WS 1-7 Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v...from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ...
... (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS P5Q WS 1-7 Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v...from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ...
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..., depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button and then select Shut Down. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. ASUS P5Q WS 2-39 If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.6 Power Menu...
..., depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button and then select Shut Down. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. ASUS P5Q WS 2-39 If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.6 Power Menu...
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... the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 ASUS...
... the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 ASUS...
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...file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. P5Q-WS.ROM P5Q-WS ASUS P5Q WS 3-3 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the.... Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
...file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. P5Q-WS.ROM P5Q-WS ASUS P5Q WS 3-3 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the.... Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
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...] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the field opposite the item. 3.2.4 Menu items The... Storage Configuration System Information [11:56:54] [Wed 04/30/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is not user-configurable. ASUS P5Q WS 3-11 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen.
...] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the field opposite the item. 3.2.4 Menu items The... Storage Configuration System Information [11:56:54] [Wed 04/30/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is not user-configurable. ASUS P5Q WS 3-11 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen.
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...The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS P5Q WS 3-41 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system ...When setting this item to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to clear Express Gate's user data. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly....to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS.
...The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS P5Q WS 3-41 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system ...When setting this item to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to clear Express Gate's user data. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly....to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS.
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...updates to change at any time without notice. Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to the optical drive. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Use the setup... drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS P5Q WS 4-1
...updates to change at any time without notice. Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to the optical drive. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Use the setup... drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS P5Q WS 4-1
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.... Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 5. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. ASUS P5Q WS 4-9 Launch the ASUS Update utility. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for...
.... Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 5. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. ASUS P5Q WS 4-9 Launch the ASUS Update utility. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for...
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... right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe ...click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. The PC Probe II main window appears... the application. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Double-click the...ASUS PC Probe II folder. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on the main window...If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. You can start installation. 2. 4.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is...
... right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe ...click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. The PC Probe II main window appears... the application. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Double-click the...ASUS PC Probe II folder. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on the main window...If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. You can start installation. 2. 4.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is...
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You can now move together using the Config window. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and ... You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel. When you want to decrease value ASUS P5Q WS 4-13 Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the Scheme options, then select another position from the Preference section, the...
You can now move together using the Config window. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and ... You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel. When you want to decrease value ASUS P5Q WS 4-13 Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the Scheme options, then select another position from the Preference section, the...
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... PCI devices installed on the right panel. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P5Q WS 4-15 Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the Usage browser. Click to display available information. PCI browser Click to display... The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space.
... PCI devices installed on the right panel. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P5Q WS 4-15 Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the Usage browser. Click to display available information. PCI browser Click to display... The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space.
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... display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5Q WS 4-17 4.3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio ...capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. The ALC1200 also includes...
... display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5Q WS 4-17 4.3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio ...capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. The ALC1200 also includes...
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... buttons to effect the Mixer settings and exit. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. To set the Audio I /O tab. 2. Click the drop-down until you configure your input/output settings. Audio I/O The Audio I /O settings and exit ASUS P5Q WS 4-19 From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I /O options...
... buttons to effect the Mixer settings and exit. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. To set the Audio I /O tab. 2. Click the drop-down until you configure your input/output settings. Audio I/O The Audio I /O settings and exit ASUS P5Q WS 4-19 From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I /O options...
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...and wait for a few seconds. Then, the WS Engine main menu appears. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-WS Engine. 3. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. ASUS P5Q WS 4-21 You can select to enhance system performance... or save power. The first time you launch WS Engine, the following message will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status. Installing WS Engine To install WS Engine on the Windows® notification area. Launching WS Engine Launch WS...
...and wait for a few seconds. Then, the WS Engine main menu appears. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-WS Engine. 3. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. ASUS P5Q WS 4-21 You can select to enhance system performance... or save power. The first time you launch WS Engine, the following message will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status. Installing WS Engine To install WS Engine on the Windows® notification area. Launching WS Engine Launch WS...
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...;�-�W��S��E�n��g�in the Windows® taskbar. Click to restore to normal Click to launch EPU-WS Engine Click to launch AI Booster ASUS P5Q WS Click to launch AI Nap Click to launch EPU-WS Engine, AI Booster, �F�a�n��X��p�e�...
...;�-�W��S��E�n��g�in the Windows® taskbar. Click to restore to normal Click to launch EPU-WS Engine Click to launch AI Booster ASUS P5Q WS Click to launch AI Nap Click to launch EPU-WS Engine, AI Booster, �F�a�n��X��p�e�...
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... utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the confirmation screen. Unclick the the item to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the confirmation screen. ASUS P5Q WS 4-27 To exit AI Nap mode, press the system... power or mouse button then click Yes on the AI Suite main window. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. After ...
... utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the confirmation screen. Unclick the the item to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the confirmation screen. ASUS P5Q WS 4-27 To exit AI Nap mode, press the system... power or mouse button then click Yes on the AI Suite main window. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. After ...
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For Chassis Fan, only Disable/Standard/Silent/Turbo modes could be selected. Click to close the Calibration window ASUS P5Q WS Click to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. However, the fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70ºC. • User: This ...
For Chassis Fan, only Disable/Standard/Silent/Turbo modes could be selected. Click to close the Calibration window ASUS P5Q WS Click to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. However, the fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70ºC. • User: This ...
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You can re-arrange, re-size and move windows. Bring a window to the foreground by clicking within it or by clicking on its icon to force close it without any of the screen, to launch or .... In the First Screen: Key PAUSE/BREAK ESC DEL F8 Function Power-off Continue to file ASUS P5Q WS 4-33 Move a window by dragging any delay. Knowing the Express Gate hot-keys Here is already running. Re-size a window by dragging its four corners. The red triangle on an software icon in the LaunchBar denotes...
You can re-arrange, re-size and move windows. Bring a window to the foreground by clicking within it or by clicking on its icon to force close it without any of the screen, to launch or .... In the First Screen: Key PAUSE/BREAK ESC DEL F8 Function Power-off Continue to file ASUS P5Q WS 4-33 Move a window by dragging any delay. Knowing the Express Gate hot-keys Here is already running. Re-size a window by dragging its four corners. The red triangle on an software icon in the LaunchBar denotes...
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... input, etc. The LaunchBar can rightclick on any of the four sides of the screen. Starts the Photo Manager album / organizer tool. ASUS P5Q WS 4-35 In the rare case that show you various system statuses and let you call other preferences. The smaller icons on the right side ... • Volume Control: Control the volume for free, as well as offering affordable, high quality voice communications to open the File Manager window, which lets you configure individual Express Gate settings. Using the LaunchBar The LaunchBar has several system icons that one of the LaunchBar are: Click...
... input, etc. The LaunchBar can rightclick on any of the four sides of the screen. Starts the Photo Manager album / organizer tool. ASUS P5Q WS 4-35 In the rare case that show you various system statuses and let you call other preferences. The smaller icons on the right side ... • Volume Control: Control the volume for free, as well as offering affordable, high quality voice communications to open the File Manager window, which lets you configure individual Express Gate settings. Using the LaunchBar The LaunchBar has several system icons that one of the LaunchBar are: Click...